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Poetic Abstraction: Li Lei

Past exhibition
14 November 2019 - 18 January 2020 London
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Li Lei 李磊 Calm Contemplation 15 - The Flame of Pompeii 59 《止觀15一龐貝的焰火59》, 2015-2017 Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力 70 x 120cm
Li Lei 李磊
Calm Contemplation 15 - The Flame of Pompeii 59 《止觀15一龐貝的焰火59》, 2015-2017
Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力
70 x 120cm

3812 Gallery presents Poetic Abstraction, a solo exhibition by Shanghai-based artist Li Lei on view from 14th November 2019 to 18th January 2020, along with a series of academic forums and talks in collaboration with Royal Drawing School and Unicorn Publishing.

 

In his poetic abstraction, Li Lei conveys his inner feelings through abstract images; in his paintings, no distinct forms can be identified. His brushstrokes lay out landscapes layer by layer, and, through the building of colour, he allows colour and brush reciprocity to reach a kind of tacit understanding, with no trace of conflict between them.

 

Li Lei’s diptych series Calm Contemplation is new to the market and will be shown for the first time in the UK. The dualistic presentation of two paintings in a diptych conveys multi-layered meanings: the juxtaposition between the expressionistic composition with boldly contrasted colours and the expanse of meditative colour fields with subtle gradation creates tension between the emotional and the rational, and the material and the spiritual.

 

Calvin Hui, Co-founder and Artistic Director of 3812 Gallery states, “We are thrilled to present Li Lei in our parallel exhibitions in our galleries in London and Hong Kong simultaneously. Our aim is to introduce Eastern aesthetic and cultural understanding to the global audience through contemporary art, and, through our annual art programme. We are committed to fostering a cultural dialogue between the East and West. As an important addition to the roster of artists of 3812 Gallery, Li Lei will feature his masterpieces which reflect the core value of 3812 Gallery – ‘Eastern Origin with Contemporary Expression’ – in his London and Hong Kong exhibitions.”

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Works
  • Li Lei 李磊, Calm Contemplation 30 - Seeking Garden 6 《止觀30一追花園6》, 2015-2018
    Li Lei 李磊, Calm Contemplation 30 - Seeking Garden 6 《止觀30一追花園6》, 2015-2018
  • Li Lei 李磊, Calm Contemplation 7 - Between Clouds and Water 8 《止觀7一雲水間8》, 2015-2019
    Li Lei 李磊, Calm Contemplation 7 - Between Clouds and Water 8 《止觀7一雲水間8》, 2015-2019
  • Li Lei 李磊, Calm Contemplation 31 - Between Clouds and Water 2 《止觀31一雲水間2》, 2015-2019
    Li Lei 李磊, Calm Contemplation 31 - Between Clouds and Water 2 《止觀31一雲水間2》, 2015-2019
  • Li Lei 李磊, Calm Contemplation 17 - Mysterious Light 8 《止觀17一玄光8》, 2015
    Li Lei 李磊, Calm Contemplation 17 - Mysterious Light 8 《止觀17一玄光8》, 2015
  • Li Lei 李磊, Calm Contemplation 19 - Mysterious Light 9 《止觀19一玄光9》, 2015
    Li Lei 李磊, Calm Contemplation 19 - Mysterious Light 9 《止觀19一玄光9》, 2015
  • Li Lei 李磊, Calm Contemplation 13 - How Could I Not Reminisce Jiangnan 4 《止觀13一能不憶江南4》, 2015-2017
    Li Lei 李磊, Calm Contemplation 13 - How Could I Not Reminisce Jiangnan 4 《止觀13一能不憶江南4》, 2015-2017
  • Li Lei 李磊, Etude1-Blossom in Spring 5-Etude2 《練習曲1一春江花開5一練習曲2》, 2015
    Li Lei 李磊, Etude1-Blossom in Spring 5-Etude2 《練習曲1一春江花開5一練習曲2》, 2015
  • Li Lei 李磊, Crossing the Sea of Penglai 8, 10 & 9 《穿越蓬莱那片海 8, 10 & 9》, 2018
    Li Lei 李磊, Crossing the Sea of Penglai 8, 10 & 9 《穿越蓬莱那片海 8, 10 & 9》, 2018
  • Li Lei 李磊, Autumn Water 9, 8, 10 《秋水9、8、10》, 2015
    Li Lei 李磊, Autumn Water 9, 8, 10 《秋水9、8、10》, 2015
  • Li Lei 李磊, Mad Water - 20 《瘋狂的水 - 20》, 2017
    Li Lei 李磊, Mad Water - 20 《瘋狂的水 - 20》, 2017
  • Li Lei 李磊, Recuperating Tranquility-6 《養雲6》, 2019
    Li Lei 李磊, Recuperating Tranquility-6 《養雲6》, 2019
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  • Poetic Abstraction

    Poetic Abstraction

    Li Lei 2019 Soft cover 148 pages
    Publisher: 3812 Gallery
    Dimensions: 270 x 210 mm
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